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Welcome to the Earth Science & Engineering Program

PROGRAM CHAIR:​
​Sigurjón Jónsson, Ph.D​​​​​
Professor of Geophysics
Building 1, Level 3, Room 3136

We are faced with unprecedented challenges related to climate change, energy transition, natural resources, pollution, and degradation of the natural environment. Future earth scientists will play an essential role in addressing and finding solutions to these pressing problems. In the Earth Science and Engineering (ErSE) Program, we offer a range of courses and scientific projects that help students acquire useful knowledge and skills to take on these challenges. Our M.Sc. and Ph.D. level courses cover many geophysics and geology subjects and provide training in different data acquisition, data analysis, and computational methods. Research within the program focuses on atmospheric and ocean processes, subsurface imaging, reservoir simulations, natural hazards, and the Red Sea rift, among many other topics. When you join us as an MS student, you can select one of the following four study tracks: Geophysics, Geology, Machine Learning in Geosciences, or Geophysical Fluids and Climate Systems.

We invite you to explore our website to learn about graduate study programs and faculty research groups.

 

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M.Sc. Degree

The Master's Degree (M.Sc.) is awarded upon successful completion of a minimum of 36 credit hours. Students are expected to complete the M.Sc. degree within 3 to 4 semesters (including one summer semester, i.e., 12 to 18 months in total). The M.Sc. degree is offered for traditional full-time students and could be a terminal M.Sc., as well as a gateway to the Ph.D. program. All M.Sc. students are expected to complete a capstone experience that includes thesis preparation and oral defense. The non-thesis option is available in the ErSE Program.

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Ph.D. Degree

​TThe Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree is designed to prepare students for research careers in academia and industry. Typically it takes from 3 to 4 years to complete with prior M.Sc. degree. The achieving Ph.D. degree requires original research, culminating in the Ph.D. Dissertation Defense.

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Upcoming Events

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Jul 2025

PhD Dissertation

Modelling coupled Thermo-Hydro-Mechanical processes in variably saturated porous media
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Jul 2025

PhD Dissertation

Synthesis, characterization, and reactivity of pyridine-based PN3 pincer complexes
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Jul 2025

PhD Dissertation

Investigation of stability and soot formation in co-flow oxy-fuel flames at atmospheric and elevated pressure
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Jul 2025

PhD Dissertation

Structural Modulation of Ni-Based Catalysts for CO2 Dry Reforming of Methane Using Forced Dynamic Conditions
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​Graduate Program Student Advisor (GPSA)

Karema Alaseef
Engineering Science Hall (Building 9) Level 4, Office 4365.

Drop-in hours

  • Sunday and Tuesday: 10 am - 12 pm and 2 pm - 4 pm.
  • Thursday: 10 am - 12 pm.

Karema is here to address students academic questions, evaluate their progress, and update them on current university policies and procedures. She is the first point of contact for all academic life and KAUST-related questions or issues. She is the liaison between students and faculty, the Registrar Office, Graduate Affairs, Admissions, the Associate Dean and the Dean.  ​​

 

 

Our Faculty

KAUST offers superb research facilities; generous, assured research funding; and internationally competitive salaries. We attract top international faculty and students to conduct fundamental and goal-oriented research to address the world's pressing scientific and technological challenges. Apply now for the open positions and be a part of our community.

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KAUST Faculty

  • Abdulkader M. Afifi Professor, Energy Resources and Petroleum Engineering
  • Maryam Alghannam Ibn Rushd Assistant Professor, Earth Systems Science and Engineering
  • Tariq Alkhalifah
    Professor, Earth Systems Science and Engineering
  • HYLKE BECK Assistant Professor, Earth Science and Engineering
  • Frans Van Buchem Professor, Energy Resources and Petroleum Engineering
  • Thomas Finkbeiner Research Professor, Energy Resources and Petroleum Engineering
  • Max Frenzel Assistant Professor, Earth Systems Science and Engineering
  • Hussein Hoteit
    Associate Professor, Earth Systems Science and Engineering
  • Ibrahim Hoteit
    Professor, Earth Science and Engineering
  • Cunqi Jia Assistant Professor, Earth Science and Engineering
  • Sigurjón Jónsson
    Professor, Earth Science and Engineering
  • Paul Martin Mai Professor, Earth Science and Engineering
  • Tadeusz W. Patzek Emeritus Professor, Energy Resources and Petroleum Engineering
  • Georgiy L. Stenchikov Emeritus Professor, Earth Science and Engineering
  • Volker C. Vahrenkamp Professor, Energy Resources and Petroleum Engineering
  • Bicheng Yan Assistant Professor, Energy Resources and Petroleum Engineering
  • Froukje M. van der Zwan
    Assistant Professor, Earth Science and Engineering
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